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    El Tataki

    4.3 (88 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Elizabeth O.

    Went on a date here and the ambiance is very sexy. Low lighting and instagramable decor. We came late and only had an hr to eat, and service was kind of slow. However the food was very good! I Mexican inspire roll that came deep fried but we got it 'natural' it had bacon, cream cheese, chicken and Monterey Jack. It was so sooo good. We also tried the tempura appetizer which was just okay. The margarita was fantastic!

    Valerie S.

    Drove from Los Angeles to Arizona for my sons 32nd bday dinner. He recommended this place for sushi. From the front of the house to the server was exceptional. The rolls we ordered were all super delicious! My daughter ordered some type of pineapple cocktail which had a very funky aftertaste almost like a band-aid and the ribeye teriyaki was full of fat I almost gagged. Makes me wonder if the cooks knew what they were serving because they put a load of bell peppers on top of it. The girls did an awesome job by surprising my son for his bday. Side note they don't offer nothing complimentary for bday desert. So sorry I have to give you a 4 star

    Elicia N.

    Wow this restaurant is beautiful inside. Very modern and chic! Totally unexpected as the surrounding area and exterior are unassuming! I started with the cucumber salad. I'm glad I was warned it's large. It is hugely generous and has delicious slivers of crab and pieces of shrimp. Then I moved on to the Creamy Sake Roll. Wow!!! It is huge and beautiful! Basically accompanied by a side salad! They were so great about modifying this to my taste! I so appreciate when chefs are willing to play based on a customer's unique interests! I also got to try the salmon tempura! So good! Almost reminded me of tender calamari. So good and delicate! Service was lovely! Kasandra is so warm and welcoming, very attentive and prompt. Music was great! Ambiance stunning! Prices seem a bit on the high side but definitely worth trying given the unique twist, generous shareable portions, freshness, and overall experience! One salad and a roll and I am beyond full! My only suggestion would be to offer a few less expensive, smaller portioned options for people who love to sample multiple items or have a small appetite but truly the decor and overall experience here is one of casual elegance. Chef Elliott was so warm and clearly creative! Chefs aren't always so open to modifying their menu items but he said if I'm happy he's happy! Well, I'm happy! AND, if you're lucky enough to sneak a peak when he's in his groove, you might catch him dancing to the beat while he prepares your food! Manager Julio is just lovely. Shared a bit about the history of the restaurant and noted he has several establishments locally. I look forward to trying the others! The happy hour menu here is ample also so as great excuse to stop by for happy hour or an early dinner!

    JoJo must have this and Viva Las Vegas
    Dianalynn R.

    The viva Las Vegas was my most favorite food that we tried there on our first visit to the restaurant. While our server was very nice, prepare to wait a really long time for your food. The server apologized a few times and said they were short staffed. If you are willing to wait quite a while, like close to an hour, the food is quite delicious. The restaurant is very clean. The options were so many. I suggest getting all your food at once. We delayed and waited again for the extra Rolls. Which were still tasty. We were in good company so we just chatted all evening with our friends.

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    Jaya N.

    Everything was so good from the appetizer to the sushi! They have so many rolls it was hard to decide which to get! We will definitely be back to try more!

    Sam S.

    This place only accepts reservations for larger groups. Luckily we were seated quickly. The atmosphere is great, some of the rolls are weird, but that was why we came. We started with jalapeño poppers then got a Mango roll, El Tataki roll and Carne Asada roll. I mentioned that we were celebrating our anniversary and to my surprise they brought us ice cream with a crazy candle at the end. We enjoyed our experience and had lots of leftovers for the next day.

    fried jalapeño poppers, el tataki roll
    Fadia W.

    Amazing and top notch as always. High quality fish, with solid portions for everything.

    Angelica M.

    Beautiful restaurant! Very modern and loved the vibes. Our waiter checked up on us regularly and shared his favorite appetizers, we ended up picking the jalapeño firecrackers and they were delicious. We tried a couple different dishes during our visit. I got to say I was impressed with the ceviche, haven't had a good ceviche in a long time. Perfect for a date night, we did a couples date night and enjoyed the open bar and having so many drink options. We will be adding this to our date night rotation!

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    Ethan N.

    Ordered take out here a few times, really good specialty rolls. I love the combination of flavors and they are consistent with the quality. Can't order here often because it's far from me and $20/roll, but they are addicting! They do take a while to be ready and charge for take out over the phone, so I'd be patient and have your card ready if you are not dining in.

    Lema A.

    The food was amazing and the service was top tier!! Thank you to Diana for the amazing service..The ambiance was a nice futuristic vibes and a nice house music like you're in Ibiza. But for being our first time I couldn't complain. They were quick and efficient and the flavors were a hit. I will say that the mango roll was interesting because it had a balance of lemon and jalapeño with salmon that was great. If you're in the area check out this nice gem. I'm not a sushi person that's my fiancée lol but I would definitely would come back

    Heaven R.

    Super yummy and cute vibes place! Perfect for date night, celebrations or family dinner! Sushi was flavorful and spiced to perfection. Love that they gave us ponzu to balance the flavors. The server Valerio was very friendly and attentive. I took my friend for her bday and he respected that she didn't want to be sung to. The drinks were reasonably priced! We liked our mojitos! The edamame was some of the best I've ever had! Next time I go will be a date night! Glad there wasn't a wait either on a Friday night. They Do NOT take reservations so take that in mind when taking a much larger party!

    Elaine Q.

    Slow service and expensive. Dark. I had to use my phone light to read the menu. I wasn't impressed the the Mexican Asian fusion sushi. It was more traditional Japanese. However, for a Friday night, it was busy. I can't recall what I ordered but it was a sushi roll that was on fire when it came out to my table. I ate it all.

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    Jyrki P.

    Fusion sushi and other japanese items with a mix of mexican style. The type of rolls are found in Mexico, and they are often accompanied by generous, spicy, and creamy sauces. An example of similar style can be found in Sonora, from Tabú chain restaurant. Quite refreshing, and plenty of flavours. Very nice ambiance with low, warm light. Professional, friendly, and efficient service.

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    2 years ago

    Food is always great. Sushi is prepared well. This place is very upscale and has a great vibe!

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    Why is there a "surcharge"???? I asked the waiter and he said he was new and basically couldn't answer why.

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    2 years ago

    Just opened. Great sushi and much more. Extensive menu with some unusual items. Good service.

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    Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Mesa

    Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Mesa

    4.3
    (274 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    Could Pier 88 be my new favorite local spot for seafood boil???…read more Yes... yes it is! We ordered three pounds of head-on shrimp. Spice level was medium and went with the 88 Special seasoning (a combination of cajun, garlic butter, and lemon pepper) - AMAZING flavor!! Perhaps my favorite aspect was that their seasonings were not overly salty - I feel that most other seafood boil restaurants just include way too much salt in their seasonings... but at Pier 88, you can really indulge without feeling like you're going to end up with high blood pressure! Extras included corn, sausage, and potatoes... and those were all delicious as well! I couldn't have been happier with this meal... so I will definitely return again soon! Being celiac, I did not have to worry about gluten being in anything we ordered! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS*****

    My boyfriend was visiting me for Thanksgiving, so we decided to have a date night out. He knows I…read morelove seafood since I've recently added some meat back in to my diet. This place looked like it did a good seafood boil and was located near where our hotel was. Upon entering we were greeted and sat right away. He ordered a shrimp basket while I ordered my usual snow crab. Heads up, all the supplies will be brought in the bottom of the discard bucket like gloves, lemons, and crab crackers. I wasn't aware of this, and placed all the discarded items on top of it while eating bareheaded as I didn't see supplies, and no one was around to ask. Usually places will bring on the side, and I wish I was told that in advance when it was brought to the table. It made for quite the mess, but if we return I'll know for next time. Once our server returned to check in after 10+ minutes that's when we were advised, and I adjusted though I had put my boil bag in there so most had been soiled. As for the food, he liked his shrimp while I thought the crab was okay in flavor/spice. It didn't really standout out like other places I've been to recently, but overall I would return if I was in the area.

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    King's Fish House - Tempe

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    4.2
    (1.3k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$$

    I rate this a 4.7/5 on yelp. They start you off with a soft sourdough, and the butter.. ohh the…read morebutter, just magical. I'd say - If you want a decent, light on self and pocket - this place wins: the meals are so good that you even have room for dessert and not feel guilty.. you do get the guilty pleasure moment for their standout dish - butter cake. I am little surprised the fish and chips don't get a lot of praise here and it def is praise worthy! Their fried calamari is a little on the oiler side.. but their Clam chowder, oh that compensates well! Now the drinks are another thing I ordered the Two by the sea, oh, for a weekday afternoon that drink was SMOOTH! Going to def the dinner service sometime for sure! But, don't SKIMP out on this place when in Tempe marketplace. The seafood is fresh, the atmosphere is amazing and old schooled inside and the service is quick!

    Had to come back and get my favorite dish for my birthday…read more Had a cup of clam chowder to start. The chowder was excellent, but the little baggie of oyster crackers was FAR beyond stale... I couldn't even get them to soften in the soup. I had to scoop them out. I know they didn't cook the oyster crackers, but maybe pop open a bag every once in a while and test them. Main dish, my favorite, was the Sauteed N'Awlins BBQ Shrimp. I've been getting this dish for years. This time, the shrimp seemed maybe a little overcooked, or something. The meat of the shrimp was becoming a little stringy, but they were still very tender. So, I still enjoyed it. This has always been our choice for a birthday meal, either mine or another family member's. We NEVER tell the staff because we don't want an embarrassing fuss. This year, I had read online that they don't do singing here. So, I mentioned it was my birthday, and I got a free Butter Cake for dessert--another old favorite. Service was top-notch, as always.

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    4.5
    (2 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS…read more Tempe Eats 85 E. Southern Avenue Tempe, 85282 This is a new restaurant that took over the former Tempe Eats. It has only been open for about 3 weeks at this time. Companion and I decided to have lunch there. It is a spacious restaurant with both covered outside eating and non covered outside eating areas as well as the inside space. First thing that was noticed was that it was spotlessly clean. While the menu has a part of it dedicated to Japanese food and another pard dedicated to Mexican food, we were there to have the Cajun food. Companion ordered the Jambalaya. A rather large bowl of excellent Jambalaya that had andouille sausage and shrimp in it along with a portion of excellently seasoned rice with onions and peppers. Companion loved the dish but was unable to finish the portion. For myself, I ordered Shrimp and Grits. I was given a choice of grilled shrimp or fried shrimp, and regular grits or cheese grits. I ordered the grilled shrimp and the cheese grits. It came in the same size bowl as companions. This was by far the best shrimp and grits I have ever had in this state. Perfectly grilled shrimp, and real, not instant cheese grits. Also in this were slices of andouille sausage that very definitely was not made in this state. When I inquired about the food, the chef informed me that the ingredients come from back east and were brought in fresh. For dessert, we each had fresh made beignets covered in powdered sugar and piping hot. They came with a small order of caramel sauce that could also be put on them. Companion actually embarrassed me by licking the cup that the sauce came in till it was as clean as new! I consider this to be one of the best lunches I have had in years, and will definitely be returning for more of their excellent food. 5 Stars

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    Available for walk in, pick up and delivery via Door Dash and Uber Eats.
    Available for walk in, pick up and delivery via Door Dash and Uber Eats.
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    Chula Seafood

    Chula Seafood

    4.7
    (627 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    I live close to Chulas so usually pick it up to go but have eaten in before. It's in a little strip…read moremall on Roosevelt and Hayden. This is the original location that haas been there for years, but they've expanded to a few other locations. This location is small but it's cute and the staff is really friendly. You can order online for their regular menu but they had some specials this weekend (sign up for the emails because you can see the specials at leach location and you get a code for a free cookie for your birthday) so we called in. Food was ready in 15 minutes. We got the lobster roll which is Connecticut style-my preference-with lots of butter! They had a fish and chips special so we got that too. And a pb&j cookie for my birthday! My husband very recently broke his leg so picking up Chulas with some great lobster was a nice treat! It's not inexpensive but you get what you pay for. Very fresh, high quality seafood. They have great poke and a great fish market if you want to pick up raw seafood to cook at home. Definitely a little gem in SoSco.

    MONGER AMONG US It's…read moregreat to have a fishmonger in the Valley that sources seafood from boat to table. Being the desert, the quality of Seafood is important, since we are nowhere near seawater and the reputable Chula Seafood is here to serve us, desert dwellers, well. TUNA MELT- it's refreshing to have a tuna sandwich that is not canned tuna. There is a chimichiri sauce that you can get to drizzle on it that really gives a depth of flavor. The bread was a nice sourdough that was not just a cheap white bread and did not get soggy. However, with my sandwich, the bread was burnt so that bitterness ruined the flavor of the delicate fish. My pictures shows a few burnt spots, but on the bottom side was way more burnt and it was like they put the most burnt side on the bottom to hide it and hope I didn't notice. I did not appreciate this. CLAM CHOWDER- creamy and more on the fluid consistency, being made with fresh clams makes the difference. Not the best chowder i've had, but was pretty decent. The fish variety can vary with seasons, but it is nice to get different choices throughout the year. There are limited offerings here compared to the bigger location across town, as far as menu and fish selection. But for a small store it is a good place to get some quality seafood to take home or sit and eat. Check out the great happy hour deals

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    Spicy Scallop Onigiri (~$9)
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    Zu Izakaya - ASU

    Zu Izakaya - ASU

    4.4
    (313 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Kitchen open late

    Ordered food for me and my coworkers to our site on a Tuesday night this week. It was absolutely…read moredelicious for one! As has been the case for every Zu Izakaya venue I've been to, but? What made this experience above par, was the fact that even though they forgot to include the Miso soup, they were able to make up for it immediately. No hassle on getting refunded for the missing item, wonderful phone service, and delicious eats~

    The food here was really great. I highly recommend the shishito peppers as an appetizer--they were…read moreone of the highlights of the meal. If you're not a fan of strong flavors, I would recommend asking for lighter seasoning on some dishes and a little extra water in the soups. That balance worked well for our preferences. Unfortunately, the service did not match the quality of the food. During the hour we were there, the restaurant wasn't busy. There were only a couple of tables being served, yet our drinks were never refilled, our table wasn't bused, and our rice never arrived with our hot pot soups even after our server asked if we wanted it. It seemed to be forgotten. What really stood out was that we ended up eating dessert with a table full of dirty dishes still sitting in front of us and empty drinks that had not been refilled. I also noticed that the table next to us appeared to receive much more attentive service. Their drinks were refilled, their dishes were cleared promptly, and staff regularly checked on them to see if they needed anything. In comparison, our table received very little attention. I don't know why there was such a difference in service. It left me wondering whether we were being treated differently, though I can't say for certain. Overall, the food was excellent, but the service was disappointing and significantly affected our experience. (Server was Dhillon T.)

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    Hotpot, Assorted Tempura, Galbi, Oysters, Chicken Skewers
    Hotpot, Assorted Tempura, Galbi, Oysters, Chicken Skewers
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    Angry Crab Shack

    Angry Crab Shack

    3.9
    (1.5k reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    BONNIE, we will be back for YOU and the food 10 out of 10,…read morethe food was so amazing! We ended up coming during the lunchtime which made the food half the price! We got a crab and shrimp bundle. That's normally $35 for 20! We were able to easily add on sausages, extra corn, potatoes, different sauces, hard-boiled eggs, and more! They even had a side of lo mein noodles. We tried on the side. Definitely recommend this location, especially because they actually debate their shrimp. I am not trying to eat any poo Shout out to the chefs to the creators of this place seasoning is on point! My boyfriend did say number three isn't as spicy. There is tons of seating in here, indoor and outdoor and they celebrate birthdays!

    I decided to try a different Angry Crab Shack after a dismal experience at another location. I'm so…read morehappy I did. I called in my order and was greeted by an energetic and happy voice. Rose was polite and efficient. This location is in a large shopping center with ample parking. It was about 2-3 mins off the freeway. The atmosphere was very lively and friendly. This was the exact opposite of the other location where everyone appeared unhappy. The manager was very friendly as well. The food was delicious. The Cajun fries are yummy! I still wish they weren't so stingy with the red beans and rice. Overall, much better experience. I highly recommend this location! Manager was great!

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    LA Crab Shack

    LA Crab Shack

    4.0
    (434 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    We really like coming to this place. It isn't fancy, but it is fun. The decor is rustic seaside…read more There is lots of wood everywhere and they've allowed people to write on it. Surprisingly we haven't seen a lot of vulgar things written, although we did try to correct some grammar as we sat there. There's a giant shark overhead as well as a rowboat. There's an alligator over the tin roof over the tables on the side. Of course they have crab and shrimp boils, but we didn't order any of that. We got the blackened shrimp Caesar salad, fried gator nuggets, fried okra, and frogs legs. Everything was, as always, really yummy. They do serve quite a variety of pre-mixed cocktails, and they are cheap. Today we ordered two hurricanes, but in the past I've really liked the peach daiquiri Another good thing about this place is the prices. They're lunch specials run until 6:00 p.m., so if you're there before 6:00 you'll get some good deals. The gator nuggets come in a paper tray and the salad comes in a plastic take out bowl, but it's all just fine.

    This is the spot my girlfriend's daughter wanted to go for her graduation dinner and I'm glad she…read moredid. I've only ever been to the competitor of here and so I was actually excited to try this place. The food was pretty good, like as good as the other places like this, and the staff were friendly and helpful even though we had about 20 people. The atmosphere was cool and inviting and they had a few TV's as well so I was able to keep up with the NBA playoffs. I will say they were busy but didn't seem AS busy as other places which makes it a great alternative to those other spots. If you ever want some good Cajun seafood and an atmosphere that's pretty laid back and chill, I say skip the bigger chain spot and head over to LA Crab Shack. I don't think you'll be disappointed. 5 stars!

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    Gator nuggets
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